APPLICATION

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2020 Spring Niagara Craft Show Application

Welcome:

The Spring Niagara Craft Show is a two day show and sale being held on Saturday May 16, 2020 10am to 5pm and on Sunday May 17, 2020 from 10am to 4pm. Artisans, Crafters and Gourmet Food Creators both emerging and established are invited to submit an application for an opportunity to participate. This upscale venue offers plenty of free parking, and creates the perfect environment to showcase quality workmanship.

If you are proud of what you create, are driven to be the best at what you make; we invite you send in your application in order for the opportunity to be accepted as an Exhibitor in our show. We are NOT A buy and sell show. You and/or your company needs to play an integral part of the creation of what you wish to exhibit and sell at our shows.

The Spring Niagara Craft Show 2020 will be hosted in a first class building at The Holiday Inn in downtown St. Catharines Ontario.

The show will host over 100 exhibitors This perfect intimate venue is easy to find, and just 5 minutes drive from the QEW.

This destination location is a little more than an hour drive on a weekend drive from the GTA. As part of the Golden Horseshoe; our marketing geographical area reaches the vicinity of 9.2 million people.

In addition to social media buys, community notices, and affiliates support, our consumer information will strategically reach thousands in the Niagara area.

Apply now to participate in The 2020 Spring Niagara Craft Show. It’s a show and sale and so much more.

Sincerely,

Mark Kuper
Show Producer

2020 Spring Niagara Craft Show Application
The Painted Image (Herein known as the Organizer)
3 Gardiner Place
St. Catharines, ON L2R 1Y7
info@NiagaraCraftShows.com
Attn: Mark Kuper, Show Producer
Niagara Craft Shows is a division of The Painted Image

EVENT NAME: Spring Niagara Craft Show
EVENT DATE; May 16, 17 , 2020
SHOW HOURS: Saturday 10AM to 5PM. Sunday 10AM to 4PM
LOCATION: Holiday Inn & Suites, Parkway Conference Centre 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines ON L2R 5L3

*Indicates a required Field

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

TELEPHONE NUMBER *

TELEPHONE NUMBER 2 *

COMPANY NAME (HEREIN KNOWN AS THE EXHIBITOR) *

BOOTH NAME (IF DIFFERENT THAN COMPANY NAME) *

email *

Address (including City and Postal Code) *

Your Website Address *

Facebook Address *

Your Instagram Address *

Number of Years in business *

Category *

What are you selling? Be Specific, only items listed will be allowed to be sold should you be accepted *

what about what you sell makes you unique/special? *

please provide a 30-50 word bio about you/your company *

Is your company a Canadian Entity? *

Yes No

Have you been involved in the production of this product - intellectual or otherwise? *

Yes No

Your photos may be used with regards to promotion of Niagara Craft Show Events should you be accepted. Do we have your permission to use your images? *

Yes No

You may attach photos below OR email us separately. To email us photos, please send it to info@NiagaraCraftShows.com along with your name, and company name advising us that these images are for your application.

1 photo of your booth display
3 product photos
1 photo of staff

"To attached photos here ; click on the "Choose File" button and attach accordingly.

Your Booth Display *

Max file size: 20MB

Product shot #1 (Close ups are best) *

Max file size: 20MB

Product shot #2 *

Max file size: 20MB

product shot #3 *

Max file size: 20MB

staff photo *

Max file size: 20MB

What Shows did you exhibit at in the past? *

What shows are you to exhibit between now and this show? *

what price range are your items? *

SPACES AVAILABLE (all indoor only)
All spaces include an 8' high pipe and back wall drape and 3' high sides(s)

Space rental *

Second Choice *

Third Choice *

Electrical (120 Volt - 15 amp ) is available at a fee of $40 00
All electrical equipment and cords must be CSA/ULC/or ESA approved. All electrical cords must be in good working order, not be overloaded and have ground pins intact. 15 amp electrical outlets are not intended for commercial cooking equipment, freezers or other high wattage equipment. Operating high wattage equipment can cause a power failure which if required to call in an electrician to make it operational, you agree and will reimburse the Organizer for the expense should one be occurred caused by you/your equipment.

ORDER Electrical (Pull down to Select) *

General Rules

NO MICROPHONES OR SIMILAR DEVICES PERMITTED THAT MAY BE DISRUPTIVE TO NEIGHBORING BOOTHS. YOU MAY NOT USE A GENERATOR OR ANYTHING THAT CAUSES NOISE.
YOU MAY NOT SOLICIT OR CONDUCT BUSINESS OUTSIDE YOUR BOOTH RENTAL SPACE.
NO HANDMADE SIGNS (OF AN AMATEUR NATURE). NO SIGNS OF REDUCED SALE PRICE, OR SIMILAR .
NO OBJECTIONABLE PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE IN POOR TASTE SUCH AS WRITTEN FOUL LANGUAGE, OR OF A SEXUAL NATURE THAT WOULD BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME, OR ANYTHING SIMILAR ALONG THAT IDEA. AT THE REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZER, THESE ITEMS ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SHOW WITHOUT DELAY.
NO PETS ARE PERMITTED.
NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MAY BE ON THE SHOW FLOOR PRIOR TO SHOW TIME DURING SET UP OR AFTER SHOW TIME DURING TEAR DOWN.
ALL REFUSE GENERATED BY EACH EXHIBITOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DISPOSAL BY THAT EXHIBITOR AT THEIR EXPENSE NO LATER THAN ONE HOUR UPON COMPLETION OF THE SHOW. FAILURE TO DO SO; THE EXHIBITOR SHALL PAY A FINE EQUAL TO THE COST OF DISPOSAL BY THE ORGANIZER PLUS $100.
INDOOR BOOTH DISPLAY AND/OR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE HIGHER THAN 8 FEET - NO TENTS ALLOWED
PIPE AND DRAPE IS NOT TO BE DAMAGED OR DRILLED, PINNED, ETC., OR EXCESS WEIGHT APPLIED TO IT IN ANYWAY THAT MAY CAUSE AN UNSAFE HAZARD.
ALL TABLES AND SIMILAR SURFACES SHOULD BE COVERED AND FINISHED WITH NO SPACE SHOWING UNDERNEATH BY A CLOTH OR SIMILAR SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL FINISHED LOOK.
FOOD SAMPLING (2 oz or less) IS PERMITTED FOR THE PURPOSES OF SELLING A TAKE AWAY PACKAGED CONTAINER FOR HOME CONSUMPTION (NO SINGLE SERVING SIZES OR OPEN FOOD CONTAINER SUCH AS A SINGLE MUFFIN (UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE ORGANIZER ) .
NO DRILLING OR ATTACHING ANYTHING TO WALLS, GLASS, CEILING OR FLOOR OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE BUILDING THAT IS NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED BY THE EXHIBITOR BY END OF SHOW HOUR WITHOUT DAMAGE WHATSOEVER.
NO COMBUSTIBLE FLAME
NO HIGHLY SCENTED PRODUCTS TO BE OPEN ON DISPLAY THAT SMELL WOULD LINGER TO YOUR NEIGHBORS BOOTH.

SET UP:  SET UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE SHOW DATE
Set up time allocated will be both the night before and the morning of the show.

TEAR DOWN: EXHIBITOR AGREES TO NOT TEAR DOWN, REMOVE PRODUCT OR DISPLAY, OR VACATE THEIR BOOTH DURING THE PUBLISHED HOURS AND DAYS OF THE SHOW. TEAR DOWN WILL COMMENCE AT 4:01PM ON THE FINAL DAY OF SHOW.

SECURITY:   THE VENUE PROVIDES SECURITY DURING CLOSED HOURS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THE ORGANIZER RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR YOUR SAFETY OR SECURITY OF YOU OR YOUR YOUR BELONGINGS AT ANYTIME. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

FOOD EXHIBITORS :
IF YOU ARE SELLING, SAMPLING ANY FOOD ITEMS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT: http://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/inspection/vendor-applications3.aspx?id=bac69fb1faf49a6859bc7a5ad59a0336

SPACE RENTAL:
The space you rent allows you to showcase and sell your products as approved by the Organizer within the defined areas of your demised space. You the Exhibitor shall be subject to observe all statues, regulations, by-laws, and rules and regulations in force and whether or not any express notice of same shall have been given to you the Exhibitor.

Your display including product must not exceed the height restriction and must be contained within the demised rental area.   Nothing may be drilled or attached to the walls, floors or ceiling or any other part of the building that may cause damage by excess weight or by any other means whatsoever.

The Exhibitor shall not sublet, assign or otherwise alienated by the Organizer but the same shall be for all purposes personal to the Exhibitor only and any breach of this provision shall render such agreement immediately null and void. The breach of any by-laws or rules and regulation or provision of this agreement authorizes the Show Organizer to summarily cancel this license agreement therefore revoking the right to exhibit as provided herein. Upon cancellation the Exhibitor shall forfeit any right of refund.

INSURANCE
The Exhibitor shall be responsible for their own liability insurance no less than the amount of  Two (2) million dollars during the duration of the occupancy of the premises of the show venue. The Exhibitor agrees and will provide a certificate of insurance to the Organizer should the request be made by the Organizer within 7 (seven) days.

The Organizer reserves the right in cases of an emergency to cancel summarily any or all agreements and permits this respecting occupation of the right of occupation of any stall of any portion of the Venue without notice given or reasons stated upon payment to the Exhibitor entitled of the proportion of the fees covering the unexpired portion of the term hereby and without claim or redress on the part of such Exhibitor against the Organizer or any other person or corporation which might claim contribution or indemnity from the Exhibitor.

The Organizer reserves the right to choose it’s artisans in keeping with the general spirit of supporting and promoting the arts and ‘small-box’ shopping in an upscale atmosphere. Failure to comply with the intent of this declaration may disqualify the Exhibitor from participation in this and future shows, at the sole discretion of the Organizer.

Cancellation Fee
Absolutely no refunds or credits within 100 days of the event date under any circumstances. All cancellations made prior to the 100 day window will receive their full refund less $100 administration fee (plus HST).

HOW LONG IS THE JURY PROCESS BEFORE I GET A REPLY?
Subject to the number of applications, we will endeavor to respond to you within 10 working days.

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE ACCEPTED?
We will send you an email, with a breakdown of your accepted space along with an invoice. In order for your agreement to be binding, you agree to settle your account in full within 3 days (72 hours). If you do not pay it within the 72 hour time frame, we have the right to withdraw our offer without further notice or future obligation.  We accept e-transfer for payment sent to info@NiagaraCraftShows.com or you can also remit your payment using any major credit card via Paypal. PLEASE WAIT FOR US TO APPROVE & INVOICE YOU. HST IS APPLICABLE AND WILL BE ADDED TO THE AMOUNTS ABOVE.

I have read and fully understand this application and the attached guidelines, terms and conditions and shall become a legally binding contract if I am selected to participate and I agree to abide by and conform to the content and conditions as set forth herein. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, I have answered all questions honestly. *

I Agree I Disagree

PRINT YOU NAME HERE - (you agree this represents your electronic signature) as if you had signed it by hand. *

Date *

Submit

NOTE: WHEN YOU CLICK ON SUBMIT, IF YOU HAVE FILLED OUT THE FORM CORRECTLY IN ALL REQUIRED FIELDS* IT WILL TAKE YOU TO AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL ISSUES , PLEASE CHECK YOUR WORK FIRST. YOU CAN REACH US HERE TO REPORT TECHNICAL ISSUES: info@NiagaraCraftShows.com